Yamaha Expands Line of HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 A/V Receivers
Yamaha on Tuesday filled out the rest of its RX-V 79-series AV receiver line, bringing step-up models with HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 support for use with 4K Ultra HD TV-equipped home theater systems. The 2015 models, which join the series’ entry model RX-V379 introduced…
Denon Adds Splash-proof Option To Heos 1 Wireless Speaker
Denon introduced Wednesday the first weather-proof speaker option in its Heos line of wireless multi-zone speakers, designed to link directly with smartphones, tablets and other devices. When it hits stores in June at a $199 suggested retail, the Heos 1 will be the least expensive…
Yamaha Rolls Out HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 A/V Receiver
Yamaha introduced Tuesday its first A/V receiver offering 4K Ultra HD video pass-through with support for the HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 connection and copy protection standards. Model RX-V379 (available in May at a $299.99 suggested retail price), which is the new entry level model…
Ready For That HDR-Ready Home Theater? Hold On
From the hurry- up and-wait department: a recent HDMI 2.0a spec. extension, which supports metadata for high- dynamic range (HDR)-encoded 4K Ultra HD video passed over HDMI connectors may not be as seamlessly updatable as generally expected for some home theater components. Jeff Park, senior…
Sony Prices Sound Bars, A/V Receivers
On the heels of the sendoff of its spring TV line, Sony took the wraps off its latest sound bar and A/V receiver assortment to help complete the home theater experience. The company announced retail availability and pricing on four new Sound Bars – the…
Review: Vizio SB4051-C0 40″ 5.1 Sound Bar System
The humble AV receiver (AVR) remains the prime choice for audiophiles that desire a surround sound experience. However, the web of wires and added complexity of AVR ownership isn’t for everyone and that’s where the new Vizio 40″ 5.1 Sound Bar System (SB4051-C0) saves the…
Vizio Launches M-Series 4K UHD TVs, Demos Dolby Vision
Vizio first showed prototypes of its Reference Series Ultra HDTV line more than a year ago, but it still wasn’t ready to reveal release plans for the high-end enhanced 4K UHD sets at its New York City press conference Monday evening. Instead, the company worked with Dolby to…
Samsung Kicks Off SUHD Product Lineup
Samsung formally kicked off its spring 2015 audio/video product launch at Rockefeller Center’s Rainbow Room Thursday by unveiling its flagship JS9500 SUHD curved LED LCD TV line, featuring an expanded color gamut, wide dynamic range support and new Tizen-based SmartHub operating system. The occasion also…
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